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Visuwords™ online graphical dictionary and thesaurus - 2 views

www.visuwords.com

shared by Fiona Ferguson on 18 Mar 12 - Cached

Fiona Ferguson on 18 Mar 12

This is a great dictionary site for creative, "visual" people. This site allows you to diagram words and their associations to other words. It's a fun way to brainstorm! See formal description below: Visuwords™ online graphical dictionary - Look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts. Produce diagrams reminiscent of a neural net. Learn how words associate. Enter words into the search box to look them up or double-click a node to expand the tree.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a great dictionary site for creative, "visual" people. This site allows you to diagram words and their associations to other words. It's a fun way to brainstorm! See formal description below: Visuwords™ online graphical dictionary - Look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts. Produce diagrams reminiscent of a neural net. Learn how words associate. Enter words into the search box to look them up or double-click a node to expand the tree.</div>

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Sean McManus - freelance journalist, business and technology writer, photographer - 1 views

www.sean.co.uk/index.shtm

shared by Tamara Sturm on 25 Mar 12 - Cached

Tamara Sturm on 25 Mar 12

This is the personal website of Sean McManus, a business and computer book author based in the UK. I am the author or co-author of these books: Find out more about my computer and business books, and download free chapters. To buy my books, visit the shop. I posted this website because it looked interesting to me because it offered tips on how to write different types of books and offered different resources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is the personal website of Sean McManus, a business and computer book author based in the UK. I am the author or co-author of these books: Find out more about my computer and business books, and download free chapters. To buy my books, visit the shop. I posted this website because it looked interesting to me because it offered tips on how to write different types of books and offered different resources.</div>

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Writers Guild of America East: Home - 1 views

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shared by Doug Pratt on 28 Mar 12 - No Cached

Doug Pratt on 28 Mar 12

The Writers Guild of America, East, (WGAE) is a labor union of thousands of professionals who are the primary creators of what is seen or heard on television and film in the U.S., as well as the writers of a growing portion of original digital media content.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Writers Guild of America, East, (WGAE) is a labor union of thousands of professionals who are the primary creators of what is seen or heard on television and film in the U.S., as well as the writers of a growing portion of original digital media content.</div>

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Zotero | Home - 1 views

www.zotero.org

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Doug Pratt on 31 Mar 12

This is primarily an academic research tool (recommended by Dave MacCourt at the UMass Library.) Since it works with multiple sources outside acedemia (including wikkis) it would be a great way to organize sources for news/magazine articles.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is primarily an academic research tool (recommended by Dave MacCourt at the UMass Library.) Since it works with multiple sources outside acedemia (including wikkis) it would be a great way to organize sources for news/magazine articles.</div>

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amy pacanowski on 05 Apr 12

A personal research assistant. Zotero is the only research tool that automatically senses content, allowing you to add it to your personal library with a single click. Whether you're searching for a preprint on arXiv.org, a journal article from JSTOR, a news story from the New York Times, or a book from your university library catalog, Zotero has you covered with support for thousands of sites.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A personal research assistant. Zotero is the only research tool that automatically senses content, allowing you to add it to your personal library with a single click. Whether you're searching for a preprint on arXiv.org, a journal article from JSTOR, a news story from the New York Times, or a book from your university library catalog, Zotero has you covered with support for thousands of sites.</div>

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Story Starters - 1 views

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shared by Fiona Ferguson on 18 Mar 12 - Cached

Fiona Ferguson on 18 Mar 12

I shared this site because I thought it was a fun way to help get the seeds of an idea to grow! The story starter provides more than one billion different story starters. The Story Starter was selected as one of the top 101 sites for writers by Writer's Digest Magazine for 2008.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I shared this site because I thought it was a fun way to help get the seeds of an idea to grow! The story starter provides more than one billion different story starters. The Story Starter was selected as one of the top 101 sites for writers by Writer's Digest Magazine for 2008.</div>

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Support Blind Journalists in West Bank and Gaza - 1 views

www.globalgiving.org/...rnalists-in-west-bank-and-gaza

shared by Doug Pratt on 05 Apr 12 - No Cached

Doug Pratt on 05 Apr 12

An article in an online fund raising magazine. It is techonology being used, to raise funds, to get tech equipment to specific journalist who need it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An article in an online fund raising magazine. It is techonology being used, to raise funds, to get tech equipment to specific journalist who need it.</div>

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Mindomo - Brainstorming and Mind Mapping Software - 1 views

www.mindomo.com

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shared by Tiffany Joyce on 29 Mar 12 - Cached

Tiffany Joyce on 29 Mar 12

Great on-line (free!) tool for brainstorming articles, projects, assignments, etc.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great on-line (free!) tool for brainstorming articles, projects, assignments, etc.</div>

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Evernote - Remember Everything - 1 views

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shared by Fiona Ferguson on 18 Mar 12 - Cached

Fiona Ferguson on 18 Mar 12

This post is for keeping those quick-firing ideas safe and sound. Save your ideas, things you like, things you hear, and things you see. Evernote works with nearly every computer, phone and mobile device out there. Search by keyword, tag or even printed and handwritten text inside images.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This post is for keeping those quick-firing ideas safe and sound. Save your ideas, things you like, things you hear, and things you see. Evernote works with nearly every computer, phone and mobile device out there. Search by keyword, tag or even printed and handwritten text inside images.</div>

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amy pacanowski on 23 Mar 12

Fiona - you have posted some really cool sites. Question - how how you organizing all your websites and web tools - any ideas for me?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Fiona - you have posted some really cool sites. Question - how how you organizing all your websites and web tools - any ideas for me?</div>

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Fiona Ferguson on 24 Mar 12

Hi Amy! By "organizing" do you mean how do I find my sites and tools and keep track of them? Let me know what you mean so I can help!! I'm a voracious reader and I look up EVERYTHING! If I see a site recommended in something I read, I always look it up.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hi Amy! By "organizing" do you mean how do I find my sites and tools and keep track of them? Let me know what you mean so I can help!! I'm a voracious reader and I look up EVERYTHING! If I see a site recommended in something I read, I always look it up.</div>

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Literature and Latte - Scrivener - 1 views

www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener.php

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shared by Tiffany Joyce on 13 Mar 12 - No Cached

Tiffany Joyce on 13 Mar 12

From the website: "Scrivener is a powerful content-generation tool for writers that allows you to concentrate on composing and structuring long and difficult documents. While it gives you complete control of the formatting, its focus is on helping you get to the end of that awkward first draft."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From the website: "Scrivener is a powerful content-generation tool for writers that allows you to concentrate on composing and structuring long and difficult documents. While it gives you complete control of the formatting, its focus is on helping you get to the end of that awkward first draft."</div>

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Douglas Sharp on 17 Mar 12

Thanks for the link!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks for the link!</div>

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After the Deadline - Spell, Style, and Grammar Checker for WordPress, Firefox, TinyMCE,... - 1 views

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I found this under Tiffany's Plinky Post. It could save cutting and pasting time for spelling challengted folks like me.

shared by Doug Pratt on 15 Mar 12 - Cached

Doug Pratt on 15 Mar 12

.After the Deadline is a language checker for the web with: We use artificial intelligence and natural language processing technology to find your writing errors and offer smart suggestions. Our technology is available under the GNU General Public License. We run an After the Deadline server for your personal use.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">.After the Deadline is a language checker for the web with: We use artificial intelligence and natural language processing technology to find your writing errors and offer smart suggestions. Our technology is available under the GNU General Public License. We run an After the Deadline server for your personal use.</div>

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Penzu Online Journal - 1 views

www.penzu.com/home

shared by Fiona Ferguson on 10 Apr 12 - No Cached

Fiona Ferguson on 10 Apr 12

I posted this site for everyone who would like to keep a private Journal - electronically! The site gives you a realistic, "leather bound" journal with lined paper in it which you can use for notes, thoughts, feelings, lists, story ideas or anything else that you would like to write about. You can keep it private or you can share it if you wish. It's saved in the "Cloud" so wherever you are, there it is! It's free for a good basic version and $19 per year for the full blown "Pro" version with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I posted this site for everyone who would like to keep a private Journal - electronically! The site gives you a realistic, "leather bound" journal with lined paper in it which you can use for notes, thoughts, feelings, lists, story ideas or anything else that you would like to write about. You can keep it private or you can share it if you wish. It's saved in the "Cloud" so wherever you are, there it is! It's free for a good basic version and $19 per year for the full blown "Pro" version with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy!</div>

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Tamara Sturm on 10 Apr 12

Fiona, this site is awesome! I have already started my own journal and am considering going pro. Thanks for finding and sharing this site.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Fiona, this site is awesome! I have already started my own journal and am considering going pro. Thanks for finding and sharing this site.</div>

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forwriters.com - 1 views

www.forwriters.com/

shared by Fiona Ferguson on 18 Mar 12 - Cached

Fiona Ferguson on 18 Mar 12

I posted this because it is a great writer's site. The site itself includes even more links for writer's: see site description: This is a full purpose writers site with resources on markets, agents, writers groups, writer conferences and forums for discussing the writing life and workshops where writers can have their works critiqued

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I posted this because it is a great writer's site. The site itself includes even more links for writer's: see site description: This is a full purpose writers site with resources on markets, agents, writers groups, writer conferences and forums for discussing the writing life and workshops where writers can have their works critiqued</div>

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More radio stats - 1 views

http://seekingalpha.com/article/69591-inside-the-radio-industry-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly Some cool stats on radio, which are frequently closely held secrets

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started by Jason Gilow on 27 Apr 12 no follow-up yet

A message to the youth in radio . . . wherever they are - 1 views

Are messages like this an alarm because there are so many fewer young people entering radio because of the lack of entry level positions? http://www.audiographics.com/agd/042612-1.htm

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WritersCafe.org | The Online Writing Community - 1 views

www.writerscafe.org/

shared by Fiona Ferguson on 24 Feb 12 - Cached

Fiona Ferguson on 24 Feb 12

I shared this because it's a writer's community forum. Not only does it provide alot of information for writers, but it is a place to share work, thoughts and ideas. Share your poetry, short stories and novels. Join writing groups. Enter writing contests. Search publishers, literary agents and literary magazines.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I shared this because it's a writer's community forum. Not only does it provide alot of information for writers, but it is a place to share work, thoughts and ideas. Share your poetry, short stories and novels. Join writing groups. Enter writing contests. Search publishers, literary agents and literary magazines.</div>

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Fish Publishing - 1 views

www.fishpublishing.com

shared by Fiona Ferguson on 24 Feb 12 - Cached

Fiona Ferguson on 24 Feb 12

I shared this because I thought classmates who love writing might be interested in seeing the different types of writing contests that Fish sponsors each year. The resulting Anthology is a treat for readers and writers! The 2011 Fish Anthology was launched by Brian Turner on 6th July, in Bantry, Co Cork, Ireland, during the West Cork Literary Festival Fish is an open door that's inviting writers to walk through it.It has to be encouraged, celebrated, congratulated.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I shared this because I thought classmates who love writing might be interested in seeing the different types of writing contests that Fish sponsors each year. The resulting Anthology is a treat for readers and writers! The 2011 Fish Anthology was launched by Brian Turner on 6th July, in Bantry, Co Cork, Ireland, during the West Cork Literary Festival Fish is an open door that's inviting writers to walk through it.It has to be encouraged, celebrated, congratulated.</div>

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Why social media is a massively important tool for any journalist - 1 views

www.simplyzesty.com/...cant-live-without-social-media

shared by Douglas Sharp on 26 Feb 12 - No Cached

Douglas Sharp on 26 Feb 12

"Journalism is changing in front of our very eyes and social media is responsible for a large part of that change and most people within the industry see it as a bad thing as print media and traditional advertising models come under pressure." [simplyzesty.com]

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Journalism is changing in front of our very eyes and social media is responsible for a large part of that change and most people within the industry see it as a bad thing as print media and traditional advertising models come under pressure." [simplyzesty.com]</div>

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APA format software. EazyPaper formats in the AMA, MLA, Turabian, Chicago styles too. - 1 views

www.eazypaper.com

shared by amy pacanowski on 27 Feb 12 - Cached

amy pacanowski on 27 Feb 12

EazyPaper APA format software saves you time, money, and grades in writing your research paper. 100% formatting accuracy. Includes advanced research tools, like Zotero integration. Pays for itself in one or two papers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">EazyPaper APA format software saves you time, money, and grades in writing your research paper. 100% formatting accuracy. Includes advanced research tools, like Zotero integration. Pays for itself in one or two papers.</div>

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Final Draft® Best Screenwriting and Screenplay Software - 1 views

www.finaldraft.com/index.php

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Fiona Ferguson on 24 Mar 12

A cool software tool for classmates interested in screenwriting. Will anyone be joining me this year for the UMass course in screenwriting?? Scribner has a great introductory tool which is free for 30 days of actual use. You can then transfer your work right into Final Draft.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A cool software tool for classmates interested in screenwriting. Will anyone be joining me this year for the UMass course in screenwriting?? Scribner has a great introductory tool which is free for 30 days of actual use. You can then transfer your work right into Final Draft.</div>

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Research Strategies - 1 views

A great resource to "find your way through the information". And a handbook on the how-to's of real research online.

https:__sites.google.com_site_researchstrategiesweb_

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UWW310Spring2012JournalismCommunication

Visuwords™ online graphical dictionary and thesaurus - 2 views

Sean McManus - freelance journalist, business and technology writer, photographer - 1 views

Writers Guild of America East: Home - 1 views

Zotero | Home - 1 views

Story Starters - 1 views

Support Blind Journalists in West Bank and Gaza - 1 views

Mindomo - Brainstorming and Mind Mapping Software - 1 views

Evernote - Remember Everything - 1 views

Literature and Latte - Scrivener - 1 views

After the Deadline - Spell, Style, and Grammar Checker for WordPress, Firefox, TinyMCE,... - 1 views

Penzu Online Journal - 1 views

forwriters.com - 1 views

More radio stats - 1 views

A message to the youth in radio . . . wherever they are - 1 views

WritersCafe.org | The Online Writing Community - 1 views

Fish Publishing - 1 views

Why social media is a massively important tool for any journalist - 1 views

APA format software. EazyPaper formats in the AMA, MLA, Turabian, Chicago styles too. - 1 views

Final Draft® Best Screenwriting and Screenplay Software - 1 views

Research Strategies - 1 views

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